prorogates

verb

present tense third-person singular of prorogate
as in suspends
to bring to a formal close for a period of time the conference was prorogated until the following morning

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prorogates
  1. suspends
  2. postpones
  3. adjourns
  4. interrupts
  5. recesses
Verb
  • The defining feature is a sparkling crystal ankle strap, which suspends a single crystal from an attached chain while another singular crystal hangs at the back of the heel.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The agreement also suspends for 20 years a potential sentence of 3 ½ to 7 years for attempting to falsify evidence.
    — Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of suspends
Verb
  • Waiting postpones both the potential returns available today and the experience needed to capture tomorrow’s.
    — Todd Bernson, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The injury postpones any plans to send the 20-year-old out on loan.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of postpones
Verb
  • Lawmakers would have to finalize the details of any policy changes on Friday before a vote on Monday, when the legislature adjourns for the year.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2026
  • McMaster is expected to call for the session after the legislature adjourns Thursday afternoon, sources said.
    — Aaron Navarro, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Definition of adjourns
Verb
  • No one says anything truly random — the Apple siblings are always inspiring another pertinent story among the group; everyone listens like students at the front of the class; no one even interrupts.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Rama agrees to the meeting and to Kala’s condition that anyone who witnesses or interrupts their conversation will be put to death.
    — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of interrupts
Verb
  • The House recesses even earlier, heading out of town at the end of this week.
    — Tanaya Macheel,Garrett Downs, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of recesses
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“Prorogates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prorogates. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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